Zones 2-6: Plant in spring after danger of frost has passed; plant in light to partial shade; remove foliage and dig in fall before frost; store in frost-free location for winter or discard plants after killing frost.

Zones 7: Plant in spring; plant in full sun; remove tattered foliage throughout season; fertilize spring through fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone.

Eleanor Roosevelt Croton

eleanor roosevelt croton has colorful foliage

Plant in moist but well-drained soil; do not allow soil to dry completely

Prefers warm temperatures from 60-85 degrees and high humidity

Fertilize monthly during growing season

Plant in bright to partial shade

Height: 3-5 feet; Width: 3-5 feet

Patio or Houseplant in zones 2-9; Hardy in USDA zones 10-11

Zones 2-9: Container grow plant and keep indoors or in heated greenhouse; move outside when temperatures remain above 60 degrees; place by bright window with high humidity or mist daily during cold weather.

Zone 10: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.

Zone 11: Plant in spring in partial shade protected from hot sun; mulch to conserve moisture; do not allow soil to dry completely; water moderately during winter months; prune in early spring, if needed.

Plant in average to moist soil; water when dry; fertilize monthly during growing season

Height: 5-7 feet; Width: 3-5 feet

Hardy in USDA zones (8)9-11

Zone 8: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch especially in fall; may be marginally hardy in this zone and die back to the ground during a frost.

Zone 9: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Zone 10: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Zone 11: Plant in spring; plant in full sun to light shade; provide supplemental water during dry spells; mulch to conserve moisture.

Parson's Juniper

parsons juniper has blue green scalelike foliage

This is a small, spreading evergreen shrub noted for its blue-green scalelike foliage.

This is a small, spreading evergreen shrub noted for its blue-green scalelike foliage.